Hi.
I recently got an old computer set up that doesn't have Wi-Fi, or an Ethernet cable running nearby. I was delighted to find that I could instead use my Note 3 to provide it with internet. The problem is that the phone doesn't change nearly as quickly on usb, and it appeared to be discharging when I was using it.
The question is, is it possible to make a micro usb cable with two usb male ends, one that goes into an adapter to charge from the wall, and the other to go into a pc to transfer data?
I looked around and apparently no one shares this twisted fantasy, so I figured someone on here can tell me whether it's at all possible.
Thanks in advance
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Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. It's probably possible, if you split the cable correctly then theoretically it should work. I can't find anything relating to this on XDA though, but you should be able to find technical schematics for USB cable wiring conventions pretty easily on the interwebz.
Good luck!
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Hi. I looked but did not find an answer to this question. Can you charge the Gtab through either the micro or standard USB? I can't find anything in the manual (very poor manual).
I know you normally can charge a device using the USB. I have a micro usb car charger and would love to use it.
You cannot. The USB ports do not have enough OOMPH for that.
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Hi. I looked but did not find an answer to this question. Can you charge the Gtab through either the micro or standard USB? I can't find anything in the manual (very poor manual).
I know you normally can charge a device using the USB. I have a micro usb car charger and would love to use it.
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The Viewsonic G Tablet was not designed to be charged with any of the USB ports.
You must use the standard charging port for that.
Catch22! said:
Hi. I looked but did not find an answer to this question. Can you charge the Gtab through either the micro or standard USB? I can't find anything in the manual (very poor manual).
I know you normally can charge a device using the USB. I have a micro usb car charger and would love to use it.
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The battery on the GTablet requires more power than the usb ports can provide in order to conduct it's charging, so no....neither the usb port nor mini usb will charge the unit.
I have a sprint touch pro 2 and the USB port used for connecting and charging the device is broken. every time i connect the a cord to my phone the charging led pops up but does not actually connect the device to the pc nor charge it. The port was weak when i got it and had to be angled in order for it to charge. I just wanted to know if a usb repair is easy and if there is a difference in the port in terms of using anyone for any device in it. If not can some one tell me if i have to use a 11pin or different. If you do not recommend me doing it can you direct me to a legitimate service that fixes devices like these.
Thank you for all your help in advance.
I would like to know if this exists, as if it doesn't I was thinking about making it. As the title may be confusing to understand, maybe describing what I'm trying to do will be easier to explain.
I going to create a dock in a family mini van for a tablet. This tablet will have limited storage space, but has usb otg capabilities. Thus hooking up a flash drive with movies on it would be the goal.
Now running a female to male cable would be fairly easy, however I want to be able to have the tablet charge and still use the usb port to access the usb cable. Thus I need a cable that may be spliced cable with three ends. Where two ends are for usb transfer and another to supply power to the devices. Or if there is another solution, I am up for it.
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I have seen Y cables for such a purpose.
If you want to do charge/power and USB host at the same time
you will need the plug into the Android to be an OTG plug with a grounded ID pin.
The other end will go to the flash drive.
If you apply 5V to the Vbus/Gnd your device has the possibility to use this power.
Of course this is an odd situation and it may ignore the 5V and only use its own battery.
Experimenting will show you if this will work without a driver hack.
So, my brother bought a new multi purpose cable for his android and asked me to connect his phone to our TV. I was a bit skeptical as to how the phone will recognise the type of output to it needs to produce in order for it to replicate the screen onto the tv
After failing at first, i tried to search in settings, however all it showed under display settings was some wireless options, which is of course not what i am looking for. My brother uses Galaxy s3 mini and sister uses Galaxy s4, connected both devices and nothing happened. i use htc m7, but my phone is only good for charging, it doesnt transfer data (probably a hardware issue, i transfer files wirelessly, so never went about repairing it)
I am attaching a picture of the cable for your reference. Any guidance in the right direction is much appreciated
Thanks!
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. I don't think it's going to be possible to connect your device to the tv. Although not for your device, I did find some threads that discuss this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/accessories/to-connect-galaxy-s3-to-tvs-t2248682
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/accessories/galaxy-s2-tv-hdmi-t1958637
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/accessories/output-to-rca-cables-t1746061
Good luck!
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HALP - I need a usb type c cable without data transfer....in other words, a data-less type c cable that will only charge the phone. I've scoured the internet and can't find it. Maybe I don't know what to search on? Does this exist? Can I just cut the four data wires in any type c cable? Thanks
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HALP - I need a usb type c cable without data transfer....in other words, a data-less type c cable that will only charge the phone. I've scoured the internet and can't find it. Maybe I don't know what to search on? Does this exist? Can I just cut the four data wires in any type c cable? Thanks
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The following is a list of 3 options in order by cost (#3 being the least). All 3 are not actually real expensive but, as with any product, the cost all boils down to where you purchase it and the manufacturer.
1) A USB Condom. This is a type of Dongle that fits into a USB port and then the cable is connected to it. So, when plugged into any PC, it will prevent any data exchange and limit it to charging only.
The following is just an example of this:
https://www.amazon.com/Syncstop-The-Original-USB-Condom/dp/B01N0HCJOW
2) USB Type-C Charge Only Cable. This is self explanatory. Just a cable that's made specifically without the Data portion.
The following is just an example of this:
https://www.amazon.com/Braided-Charger-Charging-Samsung-6P-Black/dp/B07FVM6GNR
3) USB "Data Blocker" Adapter. It's an effective form of the first option that's made in a different way.
The following is just an example of this:
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Gen-Data-Blocker/dp/B06XGM6LJB
I can't honestly recommend any of the above because I don't use them and I'm sure that there's other options out there but, I'm just providing, what I feel, are the best 3 lower cost options I know of.
I wish you the best of luck!
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Man I can't thank you enough. I'm going to get the data blocker, but my concern on that one is that I'm not sure if it will allow for max charging. I'd like to also find a charge-only cable, but Can you confirm your link on the charge only cable? Seems like it is a regular cable? Thanks so much really do appreciate the help!
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Man I can't thank you enough.....
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Try to locate the data blocker that is USB 3.0 type.
The Type-C Connectors has the additional pins that that's available only for the 3.0 style USB ports.
I could be wrong for using the USB 3.0 reference...
Just look in the descriptions for its ability to keep/maintain the Fast Charging capabilities.
The links are only to provide an example of what I was referring to regarding the options provided. I know that there's better performance options out there.
Good Luck!
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